Barrel tasting, animation festival and more S.F. Bay Area events, March 11 and beyond

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The Goodguys 36th All American Get-Together brings over 3,000 hot rods, customs, classics, muscle cars, trucks of all years American made or powered vehicles, plus exhibits, swap meet, cars for sale, entertainment, car motorcycle display and more. Courtesy of the Goodguys

The Kerry Voice Squad will perform in “St. Patrick’s Day In Ireland,” a Kerry Irish Productions show set to play Pittsburg’s California Theatre on March 16. Courtesy Johanna Deeb

Taste of Mendocino 2018 is being held from 1-5 p.m. April 7 at Fort Mason, Gallery 308, in San Francisco. More than 30 Mendocino wineries will be pouring their best wines, paired with bites from Mendocino County artisanal food producers.

The Saratoga Historical Foundation is conducting a benefit at Old Grandview Ranch, the historic 22 acre estate of Dr. W. Donald Head in Saratoga. The estate includes three art galleries housing one of the largest privately owned collections in the West, renowned sculpture garden and more.

The first meeting between Helen Keller, played by Samantha Goes, and Annie Sullivan, played by Katie O’Bryon Champlin, in The Tabard Theatre Company’s production of *The Miracle Worker, *which runs through March 11 at Theatre on San Pedro Square, downtown San Jose.

Bay Area native, Jim Nunnally along with Nell Robinson and the Nell & Jim Band will be performing for one night only at the Bothwell Arts Center in Livermore. This is a benefit for the Music Scholarship fund of the Rotary Club of Livermore produced by Michael Ferrucci-Fine Fretted Friends.

Beer pairings are just one of the special seminars at this year’s California Artisan Cheese Festival. (Courtesy CACF)

Farm and creamery tours are part of the lineup at this year’s California Artisan Cheese Festival. (Courtesy CACF)

The self-styled Cheese Twins and Food Network celebs Charlie and Michael Kalish will be leading a seminar at the California Artisan Cheese Festival in March. (Courtesy CACF)

Nati Porras, of Antioch, waits for a glass of Fourth Bore IPA from E.J. Phair from Becky Wynn, of Pittsburg, while attending the 8th annual Spring Brews Festival at Todos Santos Plaza in Concord, Calif. on Saturday, April 1, 2017. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

Becky Wynn, with the E.J. Phair Brewing Company, pours a glass of beer during the 8th annual Spring Brews Festival at Todos Santos Plaza in Concord, Calif. on Saturday, April 1, 2017. Thousands of attendees packed the park to enjoy beer from over 60 beer vendors. Wynn was pouring a beer called “Pour Decision” which is a double IPA. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

Alex Wallash, all from Berkeley, from left, his mother JoAnn Wallash, his sister Elyse Wallash, and his fiancee Brittany Walker smile as they take a selfie while attending the 8th annual Spring Brews Festival at Todos Santos Plaza in Concord, Calif. on Saturday, April 1, 2017. Thousands of attendees packed the park to enjoy beer from over 60 beer vendors. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

Mike Eckert, owner of Eckert Estate Winery, talks about his distilling of brandy from wine as he prepares a tasting in Livermore, Calif., on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Many wine enthusiasts flocked to Livermore wineries over the barrel tasting weekend. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group)

Participants of all kinds take part in the annual Dublin St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin, Calif., on Saturday, March 18, 2017. A day full of events starts with the parade and continues throughout the day with food, entertainment and fun for all ages at Civic Center Plaza. (Dan Honda/Bay Area News Group)

The Addams Family – A New Musical: Through March 11, Sunnyvale Theatre, Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 East Remington Drive. This musical comedy was created by the authors of Jersey Boys and The Wild Party. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a nice, respectable family. $12-$24. sunnyvaleplayers.org

Cinequest Film and VR Festival: Through March 11, San Jose and Redwood City. This festival showcases premier films, renowned and emerging artists, and breakthrough technology. Screenings $6-$12. www.cinequest.org/

Lend Me A Tenor: Through March 24, Endeavor Hall, 6008 Center St., Clayton. The Cleveland Grand Opera Company is primed to welcome world-famous Tito Merelli, the greatest tenor of his generation for a one-night appearance. Things go terribly wrong in this comedy by Ken Ludwig. $20-$25. www.claytontheatrecompany.com, www.brownpapertickets.com

Kursk: Through April 8, La Val’s Subterranean, 1834 Euclid Ave., Berkeley. On a covert mission to the Barents Sea, a British submarine crew witnesses the sinking of the Kursk. As the crew grapple with how to respond, we become immersed in a poignantly personal story set against the backdrop of a devastating maritime disaster, in this all-female production by Theatre Lunatico. Preview: March 8. $15-$25. http://bit.ly/2rffhPo

The Importance of Being Earnest: Through March 25, Campbell Theater, 636 Ward St., Martinez. A comedy of mistaken identity, Victorian enlightenment and a handbag. $12-$19. 925-518-3277, www.campbelltheater.com

10th annual Barrel Tasting Weekend: Noon-4:30 p.m. March 11, Livermore Valley. More than 35 wineries will join area breweries and distilleries to offer samples of locally produced libations. $45-$55. LVwine.org

Rita Coolidge: 7 p.m. March 11, Freight and Salvage, 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. $36-$40. www.thefreight.org/shows. Rita Coolidge is back on tour with Safe in the Arms of Time, her 18th solo album.

The Miracle Worker: Through March 11, Theatre on San Pedro Square, 29 North San Pedro St., San Jose. Follow the journey of two women, Annie Sullivan and Helen Keller, as they explore and embrace the choices before them. $32-$44. www.tabardtheatre.org/tickets

The Daughters: 7:30 p.m. March 12, Roble Hall, 74 Santa Teresa St., Stanford and 7 p.m. March 13, 2840 Mariposa St., San Francisco. Patricia Cotter’s play traces the history of San Francisco’s lesbian social clubs and bars.$25. http://bit.ly/2F3Xpi5

The Wolves: March 15-April 8, Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. As a suburban girls’ indoor soccer team warms up in this play, the team navigates big questions and wages tiny battles with all the vim and vigor of a pack of adolescent warriors. $10-$49. www.marintheatre.org/productions/the-wolves

Vintage Paso – Zinfandel Weekend: March 16-18, various Paso Robles locations. This festival features 100 wineries, a zin seminar and a Z After Party that pairs zins with dessert and live jazz. $40-$70. http://bit.ly/2t4aIxb

Broadway By The Bay – The Music Man: March 16-April 1, The Fox Theater, 2215 Broadway, Redwood City.“Professor” Harold Hill shows up in River City with the hopes of scoring a profitable scam by convincing the townspeople that he can teach their children to play musical instruments. $44-$66. www.broadwaybythebay.org

Ohlone College High School Theatre Festival: March 16-17, 43600 Mission Blvd, Fremont. This festival features more than 1,000 students from high schools across the state. Students compete for 100 awards in 35 categories in performance, improvisation, dance and technical theater. Free. $4 parking permit. http://bit.ly/2IhSXhG

Symphony Silicon Valley: 8 p.m. March 16-17, 2:30 p.m. March 18, California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. Pianist Jon Nakamatsu will perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3. The remainder of the program includes works by Debussy, Carreno and Respighi.. $45-$90. http://bit.ly/2G82Wny

Niles Canyon Railway Beer on the Rails: 1-3:30 p.m. March 17, 37029 Mission Blvd., Fremont. Enjoy a two-hour train ride while tasting a variety of Bay Area beers, live music and lunch. $50. http://ncry.org

St. Patrick’s Day Brew Crawl: 5-8 p.m. March 17, downtown Pleasanton. Sample craft beers and ciders from more than 30 locations and enjoy tasty bites along the way. Check-in begins at 4:30 p.m. at Museum on Main, 603 Main St., Pleasanton. $40-$50. http://bit.ly/2C4kyyd

St. Patrick’s Day Dueling Pianos: 6-10 p.m. March 17, Campos Family Vineyards, 3501 Byer Road, Byron. Beer, wine and a food truck with special St. Patrick’s Day menu items available for purchase. $30-$35. http://bit.ly/2E74lyp

They’re Playing My Song: 8 p.m. March 17, The Village Theatre, 233 Front St., Danville. Role Players Ensemble emeritus director Gary DeAtley takes the stage for this tour of the lives and musical works of Broadway composers and artists. Reception and silent auction at 6 p.m. $110. www.RolePlayersEnsemble.com

Mozart Requiem with San Francisco Conservatory Chorus: 8 p.m. March 17, 4 p.m. March 18, Hofmann Theatre, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Two conductors take the podium at this California Symphony concert that includes Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, as well as the Mozart Requiem. $42-$72. http://bit.ly/2Erdeip

Yountville Live 2018: 4 p.m. March 15 through 5 p.m. March 18, Yountville. Enjoy tastes and bites at three tasting pavillions throughout town that will feature 35 restaurants, more than 60 wineries, six chef demos and 18 musical performances. $50-$1,750. yountvillelive.com/events/

GLAS Animation Festival: March 22-25, six Berkeley venues. This film festival features short films from around the world, as well as Q&As, behind-the-scene screenings and panels, animation installations and performances. $75-$225. http://bit.ly/2EpyGEB

Whiskies of the World: 6-10 p.m. March 22, San Jose Marriott, 301 S. Market St. Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres as you sample from among 300 whiskies, enjoy whisky masterclasses and more. 21 and older. $100-$125. http://bit.ly/2nShEYw

Goodguys All American Get-Together: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. March 24, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. March 25, Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton. More than 3,000 candy-colored and chromed hot rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trucks of all years, American made and powered vehicles for two. $5-$20. www.good-guys.com

Camerata RCO: 7 p.m. March 25, Kohl’s Mansion, 2750 Adeline Dr., Burlingame. Formed by members of Amsterdam’s famed Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Camerata RCA performs chamber music with a special focus on the classical and romantic repertoire for winds and strings. $20-$50. https://musicatkohl.org/

The Bridges of Madison County: April 4-29, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. Musical romance about the roads we travel and the bridges we dare to cross. $45-$105. mvcpa.com

Ragged Wing Ensemble Presents: A Different Long Stretch of Earth: April 6-28. The Flight Deck, 1540 Broadway, Oakland. This original play written by Addie Ulrey was inspired by the Old West, as well as her work with nonprofit arts and social justice groups. $25-$45. www.raggedwing.org

Taste of Mendocino 2018: 1-5 p.m. April 7, Fort Mason, Gallery 308, Landmark Building A, 2 Marina Blvd., San Francisco. More than 30 Mendocino wineries will be pouring their best wines, paired with bites from Mendocino County artisanal food producers. $60. www.tasteofmendo.com

2018 Bay Area Craft Beer Festival: Noon-4 p.m. April 21, Martinez Waterfront. Sample suds from more than 50 local breweries, and enjoy a cornhole tournament and live music. $5-$35. www.bayareacraftbeerfestival.com

Clayton Art and Wine Festival: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. April 28 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 29, downtown Clayton. The festival offers a wide selection of offerings from California wineries and breweries. Also includes: Kiddieland and Teen Zone, live music and food court. http://bit.ly/2EqViYy

Flashdash Photo Scavenger Hunt: 3:15-5:15 p.m. April 28, Bootup Ventures, 68 Willow Road, Menlo Park. This immersive game combines community landmarks, social media and plenty of fun as teams of up to four adults (21 and over) solve clues, photograph answers and post them to social media using the hashtag #flashdash18. Costumes are highly encouraged. Registration begins at 2 p.m. $30. www.thejuniorleague.org/tickets

Paso Robles Wine Festival: May 17-20, various locations. More than 70 wineries in Paso Robles Downtown City Park will showcase their wines during the Grand Tasting. Live music. $25-$145. pasowine.com/events/winefest/